In 2002, Simon "Woody" Wood was dreaming of ways to get free sneakers. Two weeks later, he became the proud owner of Sneaker Freaker and his life was never the same. From its early roots as a punk zine to its current state-of-the-art editions in print and online, this independent publication has tracked every collaboration, custom design, limited edition, and reissue of sneakers released in the last 15 years. Woody's original hypothesis that Sneaker Freaker would be "funny and serious, important and insignificant at the same time" is most certainly confirmed in The Ultimate Sneaker Book. With more than 650 pages filled with insider knowledge and his own subversive observations, the mad historical detail and obsession are utterly unrivaled. Spanning 100 years of history, each chapter captures a fascinating glimpse into the evolution of the sneaker industry. Air Max, Air Force, Adi Dassler, Converse, Kanye, Dapper Dan, Dee Brown, Michael Jordan, and Yeezy—alongside fringe treasures like Troop, Airwalk, and Vision Street Wear—are documented in detail. This is a definitive source of knowledge. Keep your laces loose!